Asepakkotteet
Asepakkotteet (Finnish for arms embargoes) are sanctions that prohibit or restrict the transfer of weapons and related matériel to a state, organization, or individual. They may be universal, prohibiting all arms transfers to a target, or targeted, focusing on specific actors or items such as military equipment, dual-use technologies, or defense services.
They are used by international bodies and states to influence behavior without resorting to force. The most
Implementation and enforcement: arms embargoes are implemented through export controls, licensing requirements, end-use and end-user verification,
History and notable cases: The UN imposed a multinational embargo on South Africa during apartheid in 1977
Effectiveness and debates: the effectiveness of arms embargoes varies; they can slow arms flows and signal